D4Vd'S Tesla Scandal: Lapd Sheds Light On Shocking Testimony

A New Chapter in D4vd's Legal Drama

In the City of Angels, where the glitter of Hollywood often masks darker tales, the courtroom drama surrounding singer D4vd took a chilling turn. During the preliminary hearing in Los Angeles, prosecutors presented new evidence that some are calling the twist of the century. At the heart of it all is D4vd's Tesla, a vehicle now infamous in LA's legal circles for allegedly concealing a grievous secret – the decomposing remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

The spotlight of the testimony came courtesy of LAPD criminalist Chelsea Murillo. She painted a picture of a vehicle filled to the brim with air fresheners, scattered from the center console to the front trunk. According to Murillo, on examining the Tesla on September 9, 2025, "The odor resembled a decomposing body, based on my professional experience."

“The odor resembled a decomposing body, based on my professional experience,” Murillo reported.

The Forensic Details

Murillo's testimony didn't stop at just air fresheners. She recounted her investigation of potential blood evidence in the car, using a chemical spray known as Bluestar to highlight suspicious areas. Her findings? Parts of the rear trunk and several paneling sections lit up like a neon sign on Sunset Boulevard, hinting at foul play. Crucially, swabs were collected and sent for further analysis.

Defense attorney Blair Berk spotlighted the fact that only two swabs turned up blood DNA, and none were from the passenger compartment. It seems the debate around the evidence is far from over.

More Evidence From the Rental Home

Another LAPD criminalist, Lauren Wallace, stepped into the limelight to discuss findings from D4vd’s rental home. Among other discoveries, Bluestar illuminated suspicious sections of the garage floor and an inflatable pool. Prosecutors allege the pool was part of a grisly scene involving the victim. Dyer sheets clinging to the pool added a surreal touch to an already grim narrative.

But it’s not just forensic evidence that the prosecution is leveraging. Earlier testimony from Interscope executives revealed that the music label had paid D4vd and associated entities over $5.1 million before cutting ties in December 2025. With charges ranging from murder to the unlawful mutilation of human remains, D4vd’s legal troubles seem boundless.

A Community on Edge

As the case continues, the streets of Los Angeles buzz with speculation and unease. The possibility of the death penalty looms, as Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman weighs his options. D4vd has pleaded not guilty. L.A.'s legal community and celebrity-watchers alike are on high alert, waiting to see how this real-life drama unfolds in the city where dreams and nightmares often share the same street.